Legal

James Kopp has lost what is likely his last legal appeal to have his murder conviction overturned in the shooting death of Amherst physician Dr. Barnett Slepian in October 1998.

One of the most controversial pieces of legislation coming out of this year's State Legislature is the SAFE Act -- the gun control law. It has many controls and restrictions. This week on You and the Law, Mike Desmond speaks with attorney Scott Miller about some of the provisions covering those with gun permits.

Governor Andrew Cuomo is stiffening the penalty for those who text while driving. 

If a case goes through the entire legal process, it eventually goes before a jury. This week on You & The Law, attorney John Licata talks about picking a jury in a civil case.

Each month, local criminal defense lawyer James Harrington travels on a long flight to Guantanamo Bay too meet with his client. Harrington meets at a military prison housing the tribunals handling alleged terrorism cases. WBFO's Mike Desmond sat down with the Buffalo attorney for an interview about his work.

Crossing the border into the US is something thousands of people a day take for granted.

It's spring, a traditionally busy time to start looking to buy or sell a home. But closing deals are not always a simple process. On this week's edition of You & The Law, WBFO's Mike Desmond talks with attorney Bruce Ikefugi who says the process is become more complicated.

Every day, thousands of people go back and forth across the U.S. border with Canada and a few try to do it illegally. For those who want to come here to work or to stay, there are legal procedures.

The Amherst Police have returned several hand guns to David Lewis. He turned them in a few weeks ago - after being contacted by State Police - and a judge suspended his pistol permit. Erie County Clerk Chris Jacobs says the mishap reflects flaws in the mental health provisions in New York's SAFE Act. 

Computers are good for your business.  On You and the Law this week, attorney Aaron Aisen says that may be true, but there are risks and business owners and managers should be aware of both and what to do.

This week on You and the Law, the discussion zeroes in on landlord and tenant relationships.  WBFO's Mike Desmond speaks with attorney Joshua Dubs about evictions.
 

This week on You and the Law, we're talking about US Supreme Court decisions expected this spring.

Most people have heard of people with trust funds, but some people actually establish them for their pet!  This week on You and the Law, WBFO'S Mike Desmond speaks with attorney Yasmin Adamy about this topic.